A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2713394 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2714795 epoch_slot_no: 14795 block_no: 2713267 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-06-14 07:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5369440d9284d31f61f99aceaaa6c709f83af4dcae796730adc33fcc4ce66028Block Operator
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